Healing is at the center of all we do at Methodist Hospitals. Our accomplished physicians, nurses and staff care for our Northwest Indiana neighbors at modern facilities using the latest technologies. They are ready, committed and focused. That’s been our mission for 100 years: to be a truly independent health system focused solely on healing Northwest Indiana.

Methodist Hospitals is currently seeking candidates to perform STAT and routine laboratory testing, including all necessary clerical and technical functions by following general and specific technical policies and procedures. The successful candidate will assist the supervisor in various management functions and work as a Charge Tech when needed.

The Medical Technologist II - Micro has these duties and responsibilities:

1. Perform all moderate and highly complex laboratory procedures.
2. Perform routine and preventive maintenance procedures and troubleshoot as necessary.
3. Perform instrument assays and calibrations as required. May be assigned key operator role.
4. Perform Quality Control Procedures and evaluate QC data.
5. Participate in CMS Mandated Proficiency Testing and Educational Requirements.
6. Follow Laboratory / Hospital Policies, Procedures, Practices, and Protocols as intended. Perform Periodic Review of Policies and Procedures as required.
7. Oversee MLT Students Clinical Rotation as assigned.
8. Participate in Inventory Management and Optimal Resource Utilization.
9. Assist in collecting data for the Performance Improvement Plan.
10. Assist in evaluation of new Testing Protocols.
11. Prepare department schedules and work assignments as needed.
12. Assist in the Competency Assessment Program at the discretion of the Medical Director.
13. Assist in various management functions and work as a Charge Tech when needed.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related sciences from an accredited institution. Candidates who have been working as lab techs prior to the effective CLIA date (1988) and have passed the HEW certification may be considered eligible to meet the educational and certification requirement. Two years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting is required.

Required professional certification: MT (ASCP), CLS (NCA), or equivalent.

Methodist Hospitals is an independent health system located in northwest Indiana - within the Chicago metropolitan area. Our facilities include two acute care hospital campuses and several ambulatory care facilities throughout the diverse, vibrant region we serve.

Methodist Hospitals offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage. We also provide tuition reimbursement, life insurance and 401k. Time away from the hospital is awarded through our Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit plan.

This position is available immediately at our Northlake campus. Our recruiters are accepting resumes now.

Visit https://careers-methodisthospitals.icims.com/jobs/9785/med-technologistii-micro/job to apply for this position and for a complete position description with a full list of essential functions, as well as required knowledge, skills and abilities.